The New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic, 98-74, at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

The Knicks (37-26) were clicking on all cylinders defensively right from outset, allowing just 39 first-half points to the Magic (37-27) on the way to a 16-point lead at intermission. New York was then even more dominant in the third quarter while holding Orlando to 15 points and building a 26-point advantage ahead of a final period that was a mere formality.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points, adding nine rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals. Franz Wagner furnished 13 points, four boards and one steal. Jonathan Isaac delivered 11 points, six rebounds, two blocks and one steal.

Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 26 points, supplementing them with three rebounds and two assists. Josh Hart delivered 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Precious Achiuwa generated a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double that included four assists, five blocks and two steals. Miles McBride finished with 14 points, three rebounds, one assist and two steals. Donte DiVincenzo supplied 11 points, six assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block.

The Magic returns home to host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening, while the Knicks remain home and host the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.